- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
Federal NCES profile for Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993005791
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #50 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,316
- students enrolled
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs ranks #50 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993005791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs shrank from 1,432 students in 2022-23 to 1,360 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 170993005791 · Chicago, IL Other · MID · TRAD
1,316 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs shrank from 1,432 students in 2022-23 to 1,360 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 1,316
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
1,316 students
What this shows Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs reports 1,316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs compares
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,316 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,316
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 19:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
How many students attend Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs?
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs has 1,316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,432 (2022-23) → 1,360 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs?
The largest demographic group at Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs is African American at 65.6% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs?
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs ranks #50 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.